SoCal Marine killed in plane crash honored with procession in Ventura County

Community members turned out to Ventura County to honor one of their own over the weekend. The remains of Marine Sgt. Robert Cox, who was killed in the Mississippi military plane crash, were returned to his hometown of Ventura. (KABC)

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By ABC7.com staff

Monday, July 24, 2017

VENTURA, Calif. (KABC) --

Community members turned out to Ventura County to honor one of their own over the weekend - Marine Staff Sgt. Robert H. Cox was killed in a military plane crash in Mississippi two weeks ago.

The remains of the 28-year-old arrived at Los Angeles International Airport Sunday. He received a hero's procession all the way to his hometown of Ventura.

Crowds of people, including local firefighters, saluted the sergeant as the motorcade made its way along the 101 Freeway through Newbury Park.